Day: December 3, 2020 | GTP Headlines

Greek Government Spokesperson Stelios Petsas.

Greece Pushes Second Covid-19 Lockdown to December 14

The government will extend Greece's second Covid-19 lockdown by one week, to December 14, but allow the opening of retail stores selling holiday goods.

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Greece Aiming for Luxury Tourism with Six Key Actions

The Greek Tourism Ministry is focusing on six actions to develop Greece's luxury tourism offer and attract higher income visitors to the country.

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Minister Encourages US Investors to Bet on Greece

Greek authorities are inviting US investors to do business in Greece as dozens of new opportunities are opening in the country.

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Greek Hoteliers Send Out an SOS Due to Impact of Covid-19

Greek hoteliers, owners of mainly small family-run units in mountainous areas, have called for actions for their businesses to survive the financial slowdown caused by Covid-19.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

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Covid-19: WHO Chief Urges Greeks to ‘Trust’ and Get Vaccinated

World Health Organization (WHO) Regional Director Hans Kluge spoke of the importance of vaccination for curbing Covid-19, and urged Greeks to vaccinate.

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EU: Covid-19 Control Measures for Holiday Season, Winter Months

The European Commission has presented its 'Staying safe from Covid-19 during winter' strategy that includes recommendations to sustainably manage the pandemic over the coming months.

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Business Travel Can Revive with 72-hour Quarantine-free Journeys, says WTTC

International business travel could restart if agreement is secured to safeguard journeys of up to 72-hours free from quarantines, says the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

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Athens Municipality Conducts Rapid Covid-19 Tests on the Homeless

The Municipality of Athens is conducting Covid-19 rapid tests and temperature checks on the city’s homeless population.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

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Corfu and Heraklion Team Up with GSTC and CLIA for Sustainable Tourism Development

Local authorities on Corfu and Heraklion, Crete, have teamed up with CLIA and GSTC to draw up a plan for sustainable tourism development.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

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Komotini Receives Special Honor for Accessibility Initiatives

Komotini in northern Greece received a special mention at the 2021 Access City Award for its efforts to ensure equal access to city life for people with disabilities.

Posted On 03 Dec 2020

, By Eleftheria Pantziou